NDP Research Office - Communications Officer (Social Media) – Permanent, Full-Time Position

Office

NDP Research Office

Location

Caucus Services, 202 Sparks Street, Ottawa ON

Responsibilities

• Develop original content for a wide variety of social media platforms
• Produce content for web based communications products
• Ensure written materials follow strict messaging and branding guidelines
• Vary language, tone and level of message based on the nature and community of each social media platform
• Prepare online content material for the day-to-day needs of the Leader and caucus
• Liaise with NDP researchers, communications staff, and legislative assistants to ensure consistency in approaches
• Assist with support and training of MP staff
• Work collaboratively to advance the NDP caucus parliamentary goals and agenda
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Relevant work experience in social media community management and web based communications
• Experience in generating reports on various social media metrics and using analytics
• Familiarity with and in-depth knowledge of Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and other social media platforms
• Comfortable learning new software, platforms and websites
• Demonstrated experience using digital platforms for paid advertising
• Able to ensure the quality of her/his own work, thoroughly and rigorously with strong attention to details
• Demonstrated strategic political judgment and existing knowledge of contemporary Canadian politics and current affairs
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, work productively under pressure, and handle competing priorities
• Demonstrated ability to show initiative and manage projects independently
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Bilingualism is required

Annual salary

$58,657

(salary levels subject to clauses 12 and 21 of the collective agreement)

Closing date

August 4, 2016 (Midnight)

Starting date

As soon as possible

Send application to

Hiring Committee, NDP Caucus Services 202 Sparks St, Suite 217, Ottawa, ON, K1A 0A6 or: NDPHR@parl.gc.ca

(Office and position applied for must be indicated in subject line if e-mailing application.)

Note

A collective agreement is in effect between UFCW (Local 232) and the Federal New Democrat Caucus. All applications will be received and held in confidence.

The NDP and NDP MPs are employment equity employers. Women, persons of colour, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered persons are encouraged to apply for this position. If you are a member of an equity-seeking group, you may choose to identify as such in your application.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.